All professionals at Northwood Animal Hospital maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.

Our Mission Statement: At NAH we strive to kindly and compassionately provide the best possible animal healthcare resources for pets, humans and our community.

NAH strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to High Point, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas while providing enrichment opportunities to our employees, our business partners and the communities we operate.

Rebecca M. Slivka, DVM

Dr. Rebecca "Reba" Slivka grew up in Danville, Virginia. She studied Animal Science at Virginia Tech and remained there to earn her DVM degree from The Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2009. An avid runner, you may see her around town running with her Standard Poodle, Hokie, and Chiweenie, Raina. Dr. Slivka also enjoys spending time with her husband, Jonathan Marquez, her paint horse, Scout, her other two dogs, Tar Heel and Oliver, and last but not least, her two mice, Cagney and Lacey. Dr. Slivka is a dedicated fan of the Virginia Tech Hokies, and you can always count on her sporting the team colors orange and maroon.

Jonathan Marquez

Jonathan brings several years in customer service, marketing and business management to Northwood Animal Hospital. Jonathan’s primary focus here at NAH is to develop new client relationships, strengthening existing client relationships and to develop marketing strategies for our practice, as well as increasing our community outreach programs thru community events. Jonathan graduated from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bryan School of Business and Economics, with a degree in Accounting. On his spare time Jonathan loves to spend time outdoors with his wife Dr. Rebecca Slivka and their 4 dogs, Hokie, Raina, Oliver and Tar Heel.

Christine R. Clodfelter, DVM

Dr. Christine Clodfelter graduated from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998 after receiving her MBA from Colorado State University in 1992.
She moved to High Point in 2011 with her husband, Fred, and their 3 children, to be closer to family in Asheboro. Her four legged family also includes one Cavalier, two Drahthaars, and one Thoroughbred, all of whom work very hard to keep life interesting. Dr. Clodfelter enjoys horseback riding, baking, reading, gardening, and sleeping when time permits.

Brooke N. Clark, DVM

Dr. Clark is from High Point, North Carolina. A Davidson County native, Brooke graduated from Ledford High School and earned her B. S. in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University, graduating magna cum laude. In May 2016, she earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Clark’s veterinary interest include dermatology and internal medicine. Dr. Clark enjoys spending time with her family and playing with Harper, her Collie. Her other interests include cinema and international travel to learn about different cultures.

Jessica M. Slater, DVM

Dr. Slater grew up in Winston Salem, NC in Davidson County. She went to Ledford High School and she earned her BS in Biology from East Carolina University, Go Pirates!. After undergrad, she received her graduate degree, MS Agriculture, from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. In June 2016, she graduated from St. George’s University with her DVM after completing her final year at University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Her veterinary interest includes feline care, geriatric care, internal medicine including dermatology and endocrinology. Dr. Slater, also, really enjoys surgery, especially soft tissue surgery.

Dr. Slater enjoys spending time with her family, hiking the Smokies and going to college football games. She has two cats, Sophie and Spice and a Beagle, Charlie.

Dr. Slater is very excited to meet all of your furbabies and is truly enjoying working at Northwood Animal Hosptial!

Tiffany B.

Hello there, my name is Tiffany. I am from Mebane, NC. After graduating high school, I moved to Greensboro to attend Greensboro College. After receiving my Bachelor's Degree, I pursued my career in health care. After the birth of my son 2 years ago, I decided to become his primary care giver. During my spare time, I began to video edit and blog regularly. Shortly after that I found Northwood Animal Hospital. I have been here for a little over 1 year and I have never been happier with a company. They have been one of the best choices I have ever made! Northwood Animal Hospital will be the best choice for your pet too!

Bri S.

My name is Brianna, and I have worked at Northwood Animal Hospital for about 16 years. Northwood is my home away from home. I am a huge animal lover and a self-proclaimed cat lady, but I love dogs and all kinds of other animals. I have a Biology degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I currently live in Jamestown, NC with all my fur children. Come see us at Northwood Animal Hospital! We would love to make you and your pets part of our Northwood Family!!!

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ----Mahatma Gandhi

Kathi S.

Hello, I am Kathi, and I am originally from New Jersey, I have been in the veterinary industry for 21 years. I have been with Northwood Animal Hospital for 15 years now. I love all of our patients as much as I love my 2 babies, Cyrus and Luke (Dogs) and 2 cats Rena and Amera. I love spending time with my family, friends, and fur babies. I also like spending time at the beach, mountains and motorcycle riding.

Amanda F.

Hello! My name is Amanda Farrell and while working mainly in the banking industry for the past ten years I am excited to venture into the field of my passion. I live near High Point with my dogs Darren & Spike along with my three cats Tigger, Socks, and Peppers. On top of them, I have my blue and gold macaw, Bella. Needless to say, I love animals of all kinds!! I could not imagine a more loyal and loving team than here at Northwood!! I hope to meet you and your furry family members soon!!

Sam M.

Hi! My name is Samuel and I’m brand new to animal care and Northwood! I grew up in Winston-Salem and have always loved pets. My wife Nora and I would love to add a rescue dog to our family in the near future. I’m excited to be a part of a veterinary business that is so active in the local community. I’ve been involved in customer service for ten years and hope to bring a personal touch to each visit. I am so looking forward to getting to know each of Northwood’s clients and “pet patients”! My wife and I love traveling to visit old friends as well as new places. We hope to take a trip to Europe before growing our family!

Amanda V.

Hola! My name is Amanda Valdes. I am really happy to part of the Northwood Animal Community and! So far my experience has been awesome. I came to North Carolina around three and half years ago from Cuba where I was born and raised. Growing up I had 2 pet dogs, 2 cats, a turtle and a bird. Unfortunately, they were not able to come with me to the USA but I know that my grandparents are taking great care of them! I currently have an adorable puppy. He is a hyper 1 year old whom I love being around because he always keeps me busy. When my friend, Karen, told me about her wonderful job as a Kennel Assistant here at Northwood I immediately became interested in working with animals. I worked as a Kennel Assistant for 8 months and for the past three months I have been helping in the Customer Representatives Area which I love because I get to know our patients more. I am very glad she shared her experiences here at NAH with me. I am ready for new experiences every day and excited to care for your pets! Next time you are here please allow me to say hello to you and your pets!

Sarah M.

Hi. My name is Sarah, and I am 19 years old. I am a Certified Veterinary Assistant. I'm currently attending GTCC to earn my Associate in Science and one day I hope to attend NC State's Vet Med program! I am from Statesville, NC and moved to High Point in 2018 to go to school and venture out of my comfort zone. I am so happy to be part of the NAH team and I look forward to serving my community and caring for your pets!

Jessica B.

Hello, my name is Jessica. I am the veterinary assistant manager here at NAH. I have been at NAH for about 2 years but have approximately 10 years animal care experience. When I’m not working, I love spending time with my family & my furry babies (Scrappy and Brenna).

Don L.

Hello, my name is Don Lohr. After graduating from NC State with a degree in zoology, I spent most of my life in the construction, real estate, and apparel industries. When circumstances changed, I decided to enter the field of veterinary medicine as a veterinary technician. After graduating from Central Carolina Community College, I became a Registered Veterinary Technician in September 2013. I love taking care of pets, and more importantly, teaching clients how to properly care for their furry companions. When away from the office I enjoy cooking and watching sports. I also like spending time with family and friends. Family includes Kara, my 11 year old cavachon, and Honey, a 3 year old pit/shepherd mix, who reminds me daily how much pets enrich our lives.

Monica S.

Hello. I'm Monica Smith and I am originally from Ohio where I received my education as a veterinary technician. I have previously worked general practice in Ohio and emergency medicine in North Carolina.

My husband and I moved to North Carolina shortly after we married in 2013. We have two amazing children, Joey and Lincoln, who are 3 and 2 years old. We also have two rambunctious and loving dogs, Bart and Auggie. They keep me busy at home being a stay at home mom during the week. I happy to be joining NAH and am excited to return to the field I love.

I was a client at NAH recently and was very impressed with how helpful and pleasant they are. Now I am thrilled to be a part of that team.

I am very passionate about veterinary medicine and am excited to share continuing advancements and treatments to create the best life for your animals. I can’t wait to see everyone and their furbabies and provide the best care available.

Heather H.

Hi, my name is Heather Hunt. I’ve been with NAH for many years. I started in the kennel area at just 16 years old, now about 13 years later I’ve been working as a Certified Vet Assistant for a couple of years. I knew this was where I belonged as soon as I walked in and did my first day on the job at this company, and it just gets better every year. I am currently enrolled in my second semester at Penn Foster (Online Vet Tech Program) and I am working towards my Registered Veterinary Technician Certification RVT, I have a wonderful family that I love spending time with. I have a wonderful husband, 2 daughters a 5 and 2 year old, and two lovable dogs Sydney and “The Moose”, both that I rescued. My hobbies include playing video games, baking cakes, spending time with my family and of course, anything dog related, including learning new things in this field. I can’t wait to say hello to you and your pets next time you are here at NAH or at one of our many community events.

Cintia R.

Hello my name is Cintia and I grew up in Brooklyn, New York and move here to High Point North Carolina since 2013. I was giving the opportunity to start working in the veterinary field as a kennel assistant and work my way up to a veterinary assistant. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I have received my Certified Veterinary Assistant Level 1 certification from Texas Veterinary Medical Association. I have the passionate about assisting clients and their pets in maintaining optimal healthcare and love a positive working environment at Northwood Animal Hospital has to offer, which consists of a team that resembles the closeness of a family. My personal family include my amazing husband Marco who loves to cook, my daughter Carolina that goes to High Central High School and is in the ROTC Program, Christine that is a Supervisor at a Book Publishing Company in NYC, Yesenia a Medical Assistant at Summit Medical Group in New Jersey, have two beautiful granddaughters Sophia and Stephanie and lastly we have three Pomeranians mixed furbabies, Mason, Roscoe and Luna that bring much joy to our family. As a family we love to spend going fishing, hiking at the mountains and gardening vegetables every year. I hope to get the pleasure to meet you and your pets soon. Adios!

Sidney W.

Hello my name is Sidney Worden, I been working at NAH for almost 2 years. I love animals and this is one of the reasons I love my job. I have been a resident of NC for 20 yrs. I live in Clemmons with my husband David, my son Ahmed, daughter Adeliah, and Zeus, Zoe, Ottis and Pusheen (my fur babies). I have completed Veterinary Technician programs at Forsyth Community College and Animal Care Technologies (ACT); receiving my Veterinary Technician Assistant certification. I’m currently continuing my education online thru Penn Foster, ACT, VSPN & NAVC. I enjoy hiking, working out and spend time with my husband and kids. I’m currently taking care of Hills Science Diet prescription in NAH, so if you have a question about your fur baby’s best diet let me know I will be glad to help with it.

Kendelle F.

Hello! My name is Kendelle. I have recently graduated from NC State University with a Bachelor’s in Zoology and a minor in Animal Science. In the past, I worked at Northwood during my breaks from school as a kennel assistant and have gotten to know some of the lovely pets and clients that come to NAH. I have recently transitioned in the field to a certified veterinary assistant. My adventures with animals have taken me from working with lions and tigers to birds of prey, reptiles, and much more! In my free time, I enjoy taking walks with my miniature schnauzer Maisee, playing with my cat Bindi and spending time with my husband, Ryan. I look forward to building a strong relationship with you and your pet!

Yenisey "Yeni" Z.

Hey my name is Yenisey Zorrilla, but everyone at NAH calls me Yenni to tell you a little bit about myself. I’m from Havana Cuba and I came to the USA when I was 7 years old. A year and a half ago I met the love of my life and I now have a 7-month-old baby boy who is my world. He’s always keeping me on my feet! I grew up around all kinds of animals I currently have an Iguana and two bearded dragons, which I love because they always keep me company, my Iguana is about 2 years old he Is not friendly to anyone but myself. He will bite and whip you with his tail, on the other hand, my bearded dragons are the most friendly pet you could have. When I first started working at NAH everyone welcomed me with open hands! On my second day there it was my birthday and they threw my a little surprise party it was so nice. I will be taking take of your fur babies when you bring them in for bath or boarding. I’m really excited to get to know you and your furbabies.

Caitlin A.

Hello! I’m Caitlin! I am a kennel assistant here at Northwood Animal Hospital. I was born and raised here in High Point. After attending UNCG for two years, I transferred to NC State in the Fall of 2016 where I am currently an undergraduate senior. I intended to get my Bachelors in Biological Sciences with a pre-vet concentration. Upon graduation from the NC State Veterinary School of Medicine, my plans are to focus on small animal rehabilitation and holistic medicine. At home, I have three cuddly furbabies, of which the youngest is blind (who, along with a previous pet who was deaf/blind, which was part of my inspiration to help other like them!). I have had a passion for helping animals since I was very young and absolutely love and take immense pride in my job here at Northwood looking after your loves while you are away! I look forward to meeting you and your four-legged children soon

Jason P.

Hi, my name is Jason! I am currently attending High Point University studying for my Bachelor degree in Organismal Biology with a minor in Business. After High Point University I will be continuing my education in graduate school for my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in hopes of one day becoming a Veterinarian. I am from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but plan on staying in North Carolina after graduation. My prior experience involves volunteer work at animal shelters such as Guilford County Animal Shelter, and pet stores such as PetSmart. I originally found out about Northwood Animal Hospital when I got my first puppy and was in need of a good veterinarian. Northwood Animal Hospital was so helpful and kind when I came in that I knew I wanted to be a part of their team. After a short time of volunteering, I was offered this great opportunity as a Kennel Assistant and I have enjoyed every second of it! I am excited to continue to learn and work with this amazing team of people every day and hope I get the chance to meet both you and your adorable pets!

Sarah Miller

Hey you guys, I’m Sarah Miller I was born and raised here in the High Point/Thomasville area and I am currently at Guilford Tech studying my Associates in Biology and I plan to transfer to a four year university after I finish with my first two years, I have always wanted to go to school to be a Vet. I have always had a love for animals since I was young, I have also always had many animals. At the moment I have five dogs and two cats who I absolutely adore. NAH has been very welcoming since I have started working with them and I can say that I love it here, everyone is so nice and the facility is so nice. I believe that you would love it too and so would all your furbabies, I’m looking forward to meeting all of you and your furbabies and getting to know them.

Ricki

Hi my name is Ricki. I am currently a senior at High Point University studying health science biology and Spanish. I am hoping to apply to graduate school this year back at home in Boston. In January, I will be starting my third year at NAH. I am honored to be able to meet so many of your adorable pets and am excited continue to see new faces boarding in the kennel. I love spending time with your pets while I'm away at school.

"Mulan"

Resident Purrer

Years in Practice: 1

Education: GCAS

Hello! My name is Mulan. I am a 6 year old domestic longhair and I am as beautiful as my namesake. I love to relax people with my mesmorizing purr, but only in exchange for a head and neck rub. I excel at lounging in my bed, and have been known for sleeping on the job. But I don't worry about my work ethic, with my stunning looks and hypnotizing purr, I can get away with just about anything. I would love for you to come meet me, especially if you bring some kitty treats!

"Coco"

Security Supervisor

Years in Practice: 1

Education: The North Carolina Zoo

Hola! My name is Coco - named after my favorite Disney movie! I love adventures - just like the one Miguel embarked on in the movie! I'm the "Avian Supervisor" at NAH. My job consists of making sure everyone is doing their work correctly, especially Dr. Slivka. When I am out of my cage, you can usually find me perched on her shoulder making sure she is completing her office work properly. In between my supervising gigs, I love to sing when patients are waiting to be seen by our awesome team. Come visit us! I will be very happy to sing for you.

"Flicka"

Computer Inspector and Perimeter Patrol

Years in Practice: 6

Education: GCAS

My name is Flicka. I am 4 years old and have been keeping Northwood in control ever since I was adopted from the animal shelter. My main jobs here at Northwood include Perimeter Patrol and Computer Inspector. I daily walk the halls and desks, and make sure there is no funny business. I'm really good at my job as a Computer inspector! I make sure the computers are kept warm and have plenty of furs to help them have optimal performance. You can come see me at Northwood Animal Hospital and possibly have the privilege of petting me. Can't wait to see you! Meow!

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